flexibility assessment and muscle lenght

Question 1

The Thomas Test and Straight leg test (quads/hip flexion length)

Answer 1

hamstring length, normal length moving at least 80 degrees before posterior pelvic rotation

Question 2

Shoulder Mobility-extension and flexion

Answer 2

good mobility 170-180 degrees external and internal rotation of humerus

Question 3

Apley’s scratch test (should mobility)

Answer 3

touch certain spot, shows good should mobility

Question 4

Core/balance-Sharpened Romberg Test

Answer 4

assess static balance-closing eyes when standing in lower base for support

Question 5

Core/balance-Stork stand test

Answer 5

balance by standing on one foot other in stork position

Question 6

Core/balance-Mcgill’s torso muscular endurance test

Answer 6

trunk flexors- not good for people with lower back pain, recent surgery

Question 7

Core/balance- Trunk Collateral endurance test

Answer 7

not good for-shoulder pain or weak shoulders, lower back pain

Question 8

Core/balance-Trunk extensors endurance test

Answer 8

not good for- high bodymass